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Origins of the Pyke surname

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We have a total number of 13208 records for people with the last name Pyke.

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Where do most Pykes live?

In 1921, most Pykes lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Pykes

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 11,400 records for the Pyke surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Pykes most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Pykes.

What are the most common Pyke first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Pykes

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Pykes in 1921
Laundress

69

Dressmaker

51

Widow

43

General Servant Domestic

37

Living On Own Means

30

Common Male occupations for Pykes in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

68

Yeoman

53

Farmer

47

Carpenter

45

Farm Labourer

37

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